NYT Dictionary

RAILING

/ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbRAIL-ingrail-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

That rails; engaged in or given to violent complaining.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, rail + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

railinveighabusebalustradebanteringbarrierboundarycarpingcontumeliouscountervallation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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